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(09-13-2015, 08:52 AM)736cc_imp Wrote: I used a 1980 GS1000 Vetter fairing bracket to mount my Vesco fairing. The bracket needed cutting and re-welding. The oil cooler squeezes in by the tightest margin, and its top center bolt is longer than stock. I also had to modify the steering stop, and used Honda Japan CB1100 handlebars. Wiring pretty basic, although running lights had me scratching my head as the Vesco had different 2 filament signal sockets (Honda actually "dims" the blinker during running in a single filament bulb with what I think is a rheostat)
Oh, that is just way too cool. It looks fantastic-I love it!
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I like the old Vetter style fairings and wish they were still available new. Had one on my '73 BMW and here's Pamela with her '79 KZ650. best fairing ever designed.
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I like it! Looks like one of the color matched Kawasaki badged versions.
I had one on my first KZ750. Great storage capacity and excellent wind protection. The one thing I didn't notice until I took it off was how noisy they were. The fairing acted like a parabolic reflector and you could hear every click and tap from the engine's top end loud and clear.
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(09-13-2015, 08:52 AM)736cc_imp Wrote: I used a 1980 GS1000 Vetter fairing bracket to mount my Vesco fairing. The bracket needed cutting and re-welding. The oil cooler squeezes in by the tightest margin, and its top center bolt is longer than stock. I also had to modify the steering stop, and used Honda Japan CB1100 handlebars. Wiring pretty basic, although running lights had me scratching my head as the Vesco had different 2 filament signal sockets (Honda actually "dims" the blinker during running in a single filament bulb with what I think is a rheostat)
darn! that looks very nice indeed!